Tavern Kitchen Manager - Seventy Six Taverns

Durango Resort; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seventy Six Tavern in Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, ensure high quality, consistency, sanitation, and team performance. This role leads kitchen staff, manages inventory and food costs, maintains safety standards, and supports a positive and efficient work environment while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with flexibility to work nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler and Food Manager certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and recipe compliance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Control food, labor, and operating costs.
• Monitor inventory levels and place product orders.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Support menu execution, specials, and operational improvements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler certification

Food Manager certification

Job description

• Tavern - Corporate

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
The Kitchen Manager at Seventy Six Tavern is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, ensuring high food quality, consistency, sanitation, and team performance. This role leads kitchen staff, manages inventory and food costs, maintains safety standards, and supports a positive and efficient work environment while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and recipe compliance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Control food, labor, and operating costs.
• Monitor inventory levels and place product orders.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Support menu execution, specials, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler and Food Manager certifications preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments.

This role is critical to maintaining Seventy Six Tavern's standards for food quality, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction.